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Outrage as 'unofficial nature reserve' destroyed

Outrage as 'unofficial nature reserve' destroyed

02 September 2020

A council has stepped in to investigate the demolition of an 'unofficial nature reserve' in a medieval Kent town.

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Weird and wonderful treasures found on Kent's beaches

Weird and wonderful treasures found on Kent's beaches

02 September 2020

From a 1,000-year-old leather slipper, to a 12st elephant tusk, there really is no telling what you might stumble upon along Kent's beaches.

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Golf days mark charity's return to fundraising

Golf days mark charity's return to fundraising

31 August 2020

With its flagship summer events cancelled as a result of the pandemic, a charity is delighted to be returning to fundraising with two golf days.

Suspected burglar remanded in custody for another month

Suspected burglar remanded in custody for another month

28 August 2020

A suspected burglar accused of two crimes in different towns has been remanded in custody for another month.

Dead fish reappear in waterway despite desilting works

Dead fish reappear in waterway despite desilting works

27 August 2020

New images have emerged of more dead fish in a waterway despite de-silting works at the beginning of the year.

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'Despicable' burglar posed as handyman to steal from elderly

'Despicable' burglar posed as handyman to steal from elderly

26 August 2020

A distraction burglar posed as a handyman to swipe more than £1,200 from elderly people in their homes.

Boxing club quits leisure centre despite £50k investment

Boxing club quits leisure centre despite £50k investment

26 August 2020

An amateur boxing club has said its faced 'no choice' but to walk away from the leisure centre it contributed more than £50,000 towards setting up.

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Bus firm's services set to return to pre-lockdown timetables

Bus firm's services set to return to pre-lockdown timetables

25 August 2020

Bosses at a Kent bus operator have confirmed most of its services will return to full pre-lockdown timetables next week.

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'Students must wear masks'

'Students must wear masks'

25 August 2020

A Kent secondary has made mask-wearing mandatory, even providing some to students.

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Festival to go ahead with limited programme

Festival to go ahead with limited programme

25 August 2020

A popular Bank Holiday event feared cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic will go ahead but with a limited programme.

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Burglary victim used banking app to track down thief

Burglary victim used banking app to track down thief

24 August 2020

A thief was snared after his victim used a banking app to see where his stolen debit card was being used.

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Dover Library opens today

Dover Library opens today

24 August 2020

Book lovers will be welcomed to browse the shelves when the first library in the district will reopen in Dover after lockdown

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Vandals target Discovery Park with red paint

Vandals target Discovery Park with red paint

21 August 2020

A picture shows how business park has been attacked by vandals who drenched a reception area in red paint

A lockdown wedding with 'neigh' guests - well almost!

A lockdown wedding with 'neigh' guests - well almost!

21 August 2020

A disabled GB horse rider who waited 15 years to marry her husband was overwhelmed by their special guest of honour.

'You did earn these results'

'You did earn these results'

20 August 2020

A headteacher has reminded GCSE pupils of 2020 that they did "earn these results" despite not sitting the exams, this results day.

Garden sale for Futures for Dogs

Garden sale for Futures for Dogs

20 August 2020

Volunteers from a dog re-homing organisation will be pitching their stalls to raise much needed funds at a village's garden safari

Charity shop's 'golden rule' advice as doors reopen

Charity shop's 'golden rule' advice as doors reopen

19 August 2020

A charity shop is asking donators to follow one golden rule as it celebrates reopening after lockdown.

First-time buying after lockdown

First-time buying after lockdown

19 August 2020

Estate agents in Kent are being rushed off their feet as the demand for buying properties continues to soar after the coronavirus lockdown.

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Porsche emblazoned with Lucas' name leads anniversary tributes

Porsche emblazoned with Lucas' name leads anniversary tributes

18 August 2020

Balloons, candles and a sportscar are among the mass of tributes left to Lucas Dobson one year on from his tragic death.

Leisure centre's £120k refurbishment under new ownership

Leisure centre's £120k refurbishment under new ownership

18 August 2020

A leisure centre has unveiled its new look following completion of the first phase of its six-figure renovation.

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